More Than a Neighborhood: The Many Meanings of “Community”
This essay explores the contours of community as a concept and an empirical phenomenon — one that can be a source of support and healing, but can also divide and exclude.
Trustworthy or Not: Trust, Generosity, and the Role of Community Foundations in Mexico
In Mexico, community foundations are building vital bridges of trust between donors and civil society, turning philanthropic intent into lasting local impact.
Q&A with the Authors of the New Report, “Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising”
Ahead of the publication of new research on Community-Centric Fundraising, the researchers sat down to discuss what inspired them to do this work and what they learned about doing fundraising differently.
A Day of Service Leading to a Lifetime of Generosity
GVSU students and staff participated in the National Day of Service to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and commitment to civic action.
Collective Giving Projected to Double in the Next Five Years
New research highlights how collective giving is diversifying philanthropy, empowering marginalized voices, and redefining generosity beyond financial contributions.
TikTok: A New Frontier for Philanthropy?
TikTok users are embracing a new form of community-driven philanthropy by helping creators earn money through engagement, highlighting a unique, algorithm-fueled approach to mutual aid.
Indigenous and Afro-descendent Ancestral Practices and Community Philanthropy in the Americas
Indigenous communities in the Global South have long practiced reciprocal assistance to strengthen mutual trust, pool assets, build capacity, and help community members adapt to changing conditions and opportunities.
Disaster Philanthropy is Transitioning for the Long Haul
As the frequency of natural disasters increases dramatically, philanthropic actors are rethinking how they engage over the long term to support community resilience, ecological health, and a justice-focused response.
Collaboration at the Heart of Community Transformation
Volume 15, Issue 1 of The Foundation Review highlights ways foundations can support collaboration among nonprofits and communities to increase and sustain the impact of programs and initiatives over time.
Comunidad y Familia: Trasladar la filantropía más allá de las fronteras
Michael Moody y Michael Layton comparten lo más destacado de su reciente viaje a México como parte de un proyecto colaborativo que explora las intersecciones de la filantropía comunitaria y familiar en América Latina.